LOS ANGELES — Joanna Angel is the latest performer to guest on the “PlugTalk” podcast hosted by Lena the Plug and Adam22.

“PlugTalk” is described as “the perfect collision between porn and podcasting,” noted a rep. Each week, the hosts interview a performer and then shoot a clip with the guest for their respective fan sites.

Angel reflects how the company she founded, Burning Angel, was started when she was a college student. As a member of the punk scene, and while interning at a sex-positive women’s magazine, Angel began writing erotic poetry. On the cusp of finishing college, one of her friends asked if she wanted to start a porn website with him. Angel agreed and they launched Burning Angel on April 20, 2002.

Angel recalled how the site initially just featured pictures that were taken on a digital camera a friend borrowed from their mother; after hearing some criticism about porn, Angel realized that she could use the medium as a means to share her thoughts and opinions.

The full interview can be found on YouTube; follow “Plug Talk” on Twitter.

Follow Joanna Angel on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

LOS ANGELES — Wicked Sensual Care is celebrating two nominations from the 2022 StorErotica awards, including “Sexual Enhancement Company of the Year.”

The company is also among the contenders for “Lubricant Manufacturer of the Year.”

“We are thrilled to be nominated,” said Cassie Pendleton, marketing director for Wicked Sensual Care. “We look forward to seeing our industry family in person at the awards show, and celebrating the accomplishments of all the nominees. Receiving recognition like this means a lot to us here at Wicked Sensual Care and we couldn’t do it without our amazing team.”

We thank everyone at StorErotica and their readers for celebrating Wicked Sensual Care’s commitment to sexual health and wellness with these prestigious nominations,” she added.

The in-person ceremony will be held at the Burbank Marriott Hotel in Burbank, California during the ANME show on July 12.

Find StorErotica online and on Twitter; for additional details, contact kris@edpublications.com.

Visit Wicked Sensual Care online and on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Research-scientist-turned-adult-star Lisey Sweet has thrown herself into the competition to determine the next 2022 Maxim magazine cover model.

Sweet, who has been recovering at her home from bilateral labral hip surgery last August, is competing for a $25,000 prize, a photoshoot in France and the chance to grace the cover of Maxim.

“During COVID, I traveled across the U.S., visiting over 25 cities and driving thousands of miles,” Sweet said. “I wanted to see America, people, big cities and tiny towns. I absorbed the culture, and as a filmmaker, I want to capture the beauty of it all and turn it into a genuine and unique film. I would make an unforgettable film that transcends the dark corners of the internet with its powerful psychological connection that makes people feel seen, understood  and a part of my adventure.”

For additional details, and to cast a ballot for Sweet, here. 

Follow Lisey Sweet on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

LOS ANGELES — Newly signed Brazzers contract star Lulu Chu stars “The Clumsy Intern” opposite Isiah Maxwell.

Chu plays the role of an intern on Brazzers’ new talk show, “Morning Wood,” with Kaiia Eve as the show’s producer and Maxwell in the role of the show’s host. Chu is looking to make a positive impression and when the teleprompter breaks, she quickly writes up cue cards. When they drop their marker, Chu is able to get Maxwell on his knees and continues to distract him. When they finally get a break, the two head off to a private room to physically satisfy each other.

“I know when I’m on a set for Brazzers, it’s going to be a great time,” Chu said. “This scene was very fun to shoot and working with Isiah again was amazing.”

Additional details, and a trailer for the scene, can be found here; follow Brazzers on Twitter.

Follow Lulu Chu on Twitter.

ATLANTA — The Dungeon Store will exhibit at the 25th anniversary edition of SouthEast LeatherFest (SELF), taking place in Atlanta from Thursday to Sunday.

“SouthEast LeatherFest is an educational, fundraising and social convention that supports the lifestyles and the health of consenting adults,” a rep said.

The SELF event will host vendor areas, competitions, mixers, game nights, the Southeast Womxn and Girls of Leather Gathering, boot blacking, speed dating, play parties, tea parties and readings from authors Devyn Stone, Captain Lyte and J.J. Rose, among other events.

Dungeon Store founder Anne Bryne shared her excitement for the event.

“We are so grateful and excited to be coming back to SELF and be there for its 25th anniversary,” Bryne said. “This is a diverse and amazing event. We will be showcasing Black Label Shapes from the Liberator collection, proudly made in Atlanta, and donating gift certificates for fundraisers at the event. It is an honor to show at this exposition, and we wish the competitors for SouthEast titles all the best.”

Further information about the event can be found at SELeatherFest.com.

Find Dungeon Store online and on Twitter.

LONDON — Reigning XBIZ Cam Awards “Rising Premium Social Media Star” Scarlett Jones is inviting industry members to submit her name during the 2022 XBIZ Europa Awards pre-nominations period.

“Scarlett has made an incredible impression with fans since launching her hardcore career,” a rep said. “The British bombshell took the adult industry by storm with high-profile projects with top brands Tushy, Vixen and Sex Art, in addition to her work on premium social media platforms.”

Industry members may submit pre-noms via XBIZ.net. The final day for entries is Thursday, June 30.

“I am very proud of the work I have done over the last year and would love for my supporters to take a moment and submit me for pre-nomination,” Jones said. “To attain XBIZ Europa Award nominations would be very exciting.”

Jones is eligible in the following categories:

• Best New Performer
• Premium Social Media Star
• Best Sex Scene — Glamcore (Tushy, “Scandalous” starring Jones and Christian Clay)
• Best Sex Scene — Glamcore (Vixen, “Solo Honeymoon” starring Jones and Alberto Blanco)
• Best Sex Scene — Gonzo (BlackedRaw, “Show Around” starring Jones and Darrell Deeps)
• Best Sex Scene — Lesbian (SexArt, “Pure Love starring Jones and Jessy Jey)

Follow Scarlett Jones on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

NEW YORK — Jayden Cole will headline Sapphire Times Square in New York on Thursday night.

Cole will hold a meet-and-greet following her set where fans and patrons may collect an autograph or photo and purchase her collectible merch.

“I could not be more excited to be returning to Sapphire this Thursday at their new club in the middle of all the Manhattan action — Times Square,” said Cole. “It’s my first time at this location, and I am ready to rock it in a way like none other before.

“The New York Sapphire clubs are my favorite place to connect with fans and friends, and this is the perfect way to kick off the summer,” she added. “Contact Sapphire now for reservations. I can’t wait to see you all soon.”

Click here for additional details and follow Sapphire Times Square on Twitter.

Follow Jayden Cole on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

TORONTO — Madi Collins appears on a new episode of “The Bougie Show” that was recorded during her appearance at the Exxxotica Chicago fan expo in April.

Collins compared her experience at 2021’s Exxxotica Chicago versus this year’s event. She also talked about how she started as a dancer, but after clubs closed during the pandemic, she moved to OnlyFans, and eventually into mainstream porn.

“I had a lot of fun on ‘The Bougie Show,’” said Collins. “Xay asked me a lot of fun and interesting questions, and I loved the opportunity for my fans to get to know me a little better.”

The full 26-minute interview can be found on YouTube; follow the show on Twitter.

Follow Madi Collins on Twitter and access her premium social media links here.

LOS ANGELES — Flirt4Free has expanded its commitment to Pineapple Support as a Gold-level sponsor.

“I’m immensely grateful to Flirt4Free for helping us to shoulder the ever-increasing demand on our services,” said Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “Flirt4Free’s support helps us amplify the mental health services we offer to our community. We’re determined to ensure that one day, every single performer in the industry will have access to stigma-free and sex-positive support. Sponsors like Flirt4Free are getting us ever closer to making that a reality.”

Pineapple Support was founded in 2018 and has connected over 5,000 adult performers and industry members with mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

Flirt4Free president and CEO David Aguilar described the services provided by Pineapple Support as “a vital, often neglected layer of support” that should be accessible to all performers.

“Let’s face it. Stress and anxiety play a bigger role in our everyday lives than ever before, whether stemming from financial struggles, medical issues or the current geopolitical climate,” Aguilar said. “Our live cam performers add to that the social stigma of being adult entertainers, a career that requires a lot of discretion and, often, a lot of isolation, as well. They deserve a judgment-free place to seek help when they need it.”

Pineapple Support will partner with Flirt4Free’s broadcasting team on webinars aimed at helping cam models maintain a healthy work/life balance, noted a rep. Licensed therapists and counselors will provide knowledge on a variety of subjects, such as navigating personal relationships as adult performers and coping skills for the unique and complicated stressors of adult industry life.

“As a company, we aim to provide our performers with the tools for long-term success,” Aguilar added. “Access to mental health professionals who understand their lifestyle may be the most important tool of all.”

Visit Pineapple Support online and on Twitter.